Wyatt Kahn explores non-illusionary forms of representation where negative space is consciously included in the compositions. Un-primed canvas is stretched over multiple wooden frames and assembled on the wall, and as a result of the gaps in the frames the wall is included as part of the work. The subject of the works becomes the interplay between 2D and 3D- experienced by shifts in surface, structure and depth. Gaps in the picture plane disrupt the otherwise geometric composition. The stretched forms don't depict anything other than themselves - lines and shapes that could be drawn onto canvas are instead turned into physical components of the artwork. Gabrielle De Santis uses punctuation to highlight gaps in communication. His marble pieces symbolise an attempt to stabilise fluctuating communicative methods- rooting the work in the traditional material of marble. It also demonstrates a physical "gap" in between the two punctuation marks. Other works using punctuation are mounted on skateboard wheels, symbolising the constant shifting of meaning of language, especially in the world of social media which elevates the speed of communication beyond standard "human" pace. Punctuation symbolises boundaries and checkpoints in written language. It visualises the tone of voice, as well as pauses and asides. It fills some of the gaps between words but not all of them... Tony Lewis uses rubber bands covered in graphite powder wrapped around nails in his wall text installations. Traces of the artist’s movements are left behind as the piece is installed, and these marks become part of the work; the artist remains present with the work throughout its time on show. After the work is uninstalled, traces still remain from the outline of the words, emphasised by the graphite powder around the edges. Almost like the trace of something once said, there is the absence of the actual word but presence of its memory; gone but not yet forgotten.
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AuthorThird Year BA Hons Fine Art student studying at Falmouth University Archives
April 2017
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